Cotto-Alvarez bout is on after years of tough negotiations (The Associated Press) If Miguel Cotto's fight with Saul ''Canelo'' Alvarez is anywhere near as difficult as the negotiations to get them in the ring together, boxing fans are in for a treat this fall. After months of strenuous posturing and painstaking discussions, Cotto and Alvarez appeared together in Hollywood on Monday to … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston plays well but then leaves game after ankle injury
Jameis Winston plays well but then leaves game after ankle injury So much focus this season, and for many more, will be on how No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The players around Winston won't be under as much scrutiny but they're obviously instrumental in his development. When the Buccaneers' offensive line gave Winston time against the Cincinnati … [Read more...]
FSU's Cook found not guilty on battery charge
FSU's Cook found not guilty on battery charge Dalvin Cook was found not guilty of misdemeanor battery on Monday. (USATSI) Florida State star running back Dalvin Cook has been found not guilty of misdemeanor battery. Cook's trial started and came to a close on Monday night after eight hours of testimony and a short 25-minute deliberation. BREAKING: Florida State running back Dalvin Cook has … [Read more...]
Manchester United table astonishing £140 million bid for Neymar, says new report
Manchester United table astonishing £140 million bid for Neymar, says new report Manchester United have made a £140 million bid for Barcelona forward Neymar, according to the Brazilian publication Globoesporte. United reportedly made the offer directly to Barcelona’s boardroom for an amount that will have met the player’s release clause at the club. If a deal were completed, it would become the … [Read more...]
David Wright hits towering blast in first at-bat back from spinal stenosis
David Wright hits towering blast in first at-bat back from spinal stenosis New York Mets third baseman David Wright is back. We're not just talking about back in the lineup, either. It appears the 32-year-old didn't lose any of his skills while he was recovering from spinal stenosis. [On this week's StewPod: Should adults bring gloves to baseball games?] In his first at-bat in 131 days, … [Read more...]
Report: Wild assistant Sydor enters treatment
Report: Wild assistant Sydor enters treatment Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor has voluntarily entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health Program according to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Sydor, who was arrested Aug. 20 on suspicion of driving drunk with his 12-year-old son in the car, checked into an inpatient treatment facility in … [Read more...]
Three from Cornell drafted into women's hockey league – Ithaca Journal
Three from Cornell drafted into women's hockey league - Ithaca Journal [unable to retrieve full-text content]Ithaca JournalThree from Cornell drafted into women's hockey leagueIthaca JournalShe was a Kazmaier Award finalist that year, and was a first-team All-ECAC Hockey pick the last two seasons. Fulton (58-70-128) was first-team All Ivy League and All-ECAC Hockey her final two seasons … [Read more...]
Chris Smalling’s transformation from stooge to defensive stalwart has been astounding
Chris Smalling’s transformation from stooge to defensive stalwart has been astounding Just about ten months ago, Chris Smalling hit perhaps the lowest point of his professional career after picking up two yellow cards in eight minutes to reduce his team to ten men against Manchester City. At the time, Manchester United were sitting in eighth place in the Premier League and […] Just about … [Read more...]
Wesley Matthews plans on being ready for opening night
Wesley Matthews plans on being ready for opening night When the Dallas Mavericks signed shooting guard Wesley Matthews to a lucrative four-year, $70-million contract this summer, they did so with full knowledge that he probably would not be ready for opening night of the 2015-16 season. The torn Achilles tendon that Matthews suffered on March 5 typically requires a lengthy recovery, one that … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant strengthens Rookie of the Year candidacy with walk-off blast
Kris Bryant strengthens Rookie of the Year candidacy with walk-off blast In what should come as no surprise to astute fans who follow the game, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is making a strong push for the Rookie of the Year award. Bryant was baseball's latest uber-prospect back in March, and his callup was debated by national media, fans and in the local Chicago bars. [On this … [Read more...]